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Manchester Summer Holidays Free and Cheap Activities Week Six

Manchester free summer
22 Aug 2019

Get out and about with these great cheap and free summer holiday events in and around Manchester on from 27th to 30th August 2019. 

It’s the last week of the holidays to help you get through to school starting without breaking the bank, we have put together a list of whats on for kids this week for free or cheap in Manchester on week three of the summer holidyas.

Plus you can check out what’s going on in Tameside for Free this week in our guide here. 

Manchester Summer Holiday Free And Cheap Activities On All Week.

£3 Adventure Activities at One Adventure, Droylsden 

one adventure

Head to One Adventure to enjoy a range of activities from Nerf and Laser Tag to archery, axe throwing, caving and more, all for £3 each. 

See here for full details and timetable. 

Free Bear Hunt Trail, Lowry Theatre 

bear hunt lowry

Head to the Lowry Theatre and enjoy a free trail to find the hidden bears. 

See here for details . 

Giant Frog Trail, Stockport

Stockport frog trail

Discover the 19 individually designed giant frogs hidden around Stockport Town Centre . 

See here for details and how to download the trail map.

Free Summer of Fun, Science and Industry Museum, Manchester City Centre.

summer of fun manchester museum

The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester has lots of fun planned this summer. They will have daily science shows, story telling, a sun playground, discover the power of plants and lots more. Best of all entry to the musuem is free.

See here for more details and times. 

Splash Studio, The Whitworth, Manchester 

Playtime at the whitworth

Enjoy free water experiment play for kids and adults with water tables, waterfalls, and channels. 

Times and detials here.

Free Beach Fun at Merseybay, Merseyway Stockport

stockport beach summer

Enjoy free entry to the Merseyway beach with the chance to play in the sand. Plus there are children’s rides starting at just £1 per ride. 

See here for details

Barton Beach and Funfair at City Airport, Eccles

Barton Beach city airport

This summer the barton beach and fun fair is back. They have a large indoor sandpit, children’s fun fair, donkey’s and more. Although there is a charge, it only costs £5 per child for unlimited rides for a 3 hour session. 

Free Giant Beach and Playhouse , Great Northern Warehouse 

great northern manchester free beach

This summer the Great Northern Warehouse is turning into a giant beach. They have a huge deckchair perfect for pictures, plus a role play playhouse with kitchen, library and pets hospital. 

See here for the details 

Comic Creations with Roy of the Rovers, National Football Museum, Manchester City Centre

National football musuem summer comic

This summer you can create your own comics at the National Football Museum, including writing your own plot, draw your characters and create a great front cover with unique printing technology. 

Entry to the musuem is free for Manchester City Centre residents with ID but charges do apply for non residents 

See here for details 

Free Giant Beach, Intu Trafford Centre

trafford centre beach

Kids can enjoy a free giant beach at the Intu Trafford Centre this summer holidays. There will be deck chairs for parents to use and kids can bring there own buckets and spades to enjoy the sand. The beach entry is free however there are some activities for which charges applies. 

See here for details 

Barton Beach and Funfair at City Airport, Eccles

Barton Beach city airport

This summer the barton beach and fun fair is back. They have a large indoor sandpit, children’s fun fair, donkey’s and more. Although there is a charge, it only costs £5 per child for unlimited rides for a 3 hour session. 

Free Summer Beach Swinton

beach salford

Enjoy Beach Fun in Swinton this summer at this great free event.

See here for details

Tuesday 27th August 2019 Manchester Summer Holiday Free And Cheap Activities.

Bruschetta Family Cooking Activity in Salford 

child cooking salford

Free Bruschetta Family Cooking Activity, where  families can make bruschetta for lunch and tasty spring rolls to take home. The session must be booked in advance. 

See here for details. 

Free Terrific Tuesdays, Pull Out The Stops, Manchester Cathedral

Free summer Manchester Cathedral

Enjoy a free summer holiday session at Manchester Cathedral with a circus theme. This week its Pull Out The Stops theme. The session is a drop in no booking required. 

See times and details here. 

Play Streets, Kenyon Tara, Salford

Play Streets Little Hulton

Enjoy free activitiesin in Kenyon Tara, Little Houlton from sports, to arts and crafts, cooking, woodwork, gardening and includes a free pack lunch. The session is for Children aged 5 to 11 years (parents must stay for under 8’s) 

See here for details 

Lost Words Clay Activities, Manchester Museum

free summer events manchester museum

Enjoy family friendly clay ctivities inspired by the book The Lost Words by Robert Mcfarlane and illustrated by Jackie Morris. 

Check out the details here.

Toys Through Time, Salford Museum 

SCL Victorian Toys

Head to Salford Museum to try out traditional toys from the past for free. 

See here for times and details here. 

Simply Cycling Sessions, Longford Park, Stretford

simply cycling stretford

Kids and adults of abilities can enjoy the chance to try out different bikes and ride around the tracks for just £2.50 per person. 

Check out the details here. 

Free Open Days at Greater Manchester Police Museum

Greater Manchester Police Museum open days

This summer the Greater Manchester Police Museum are opening their doors on Tuesdays and Thursdays for some police fun and to learn about different police units. 

See here for times and details 

Free Mini Protests Crafts, John Rylands Library

John Rylands Summer Free craft

Head to John Rylands Library in Manchester for a Mini Protest badge or banner making session during the summer holidays.Tell everyone is important to you by making your own badge or banner with your own slogan in a family friendly craft session. 

Check out the details here

Simply Cycling Sessions, Wythenshawe Park

simply cycling wythenshawe

Kids and adults of abilities can enjoy the chance to try out different bikes and ride around the tracks for just £2.50 per person. 

See here for details 

Wednesday 28th August 2019 Manchester Summer Holiday Free And Cheap Activities.

Wythenshawe Festival In The Park 

wythenshawe festival

Enjoy a great festival for families of people with special educational needs and disabilities. The day will include accessible bikes, bouncy castle, soft play, stalls, games, face painting and more. 

See here for details

Veggie Burritos Family Cooking Activity in Salford

child cooking salford

Make Veggie Burritos and Veggie Kebabs at this free cooking course.  This event must be booked in advance.

See here for details. 

Lost Words Clay Activities, Manchester Museum

free summer events manchester museum

Enjoy family friendly clay ctivities inspired by the book The Lost Words by Robert Mcfarlane and illustrated by Jackie Morris. 

Check out the details here.

Play Streets, Old Lane Resource Centre, Salford

Play Streets Little Hulton

Enjoy free activitiesin in Old Lane Resource Centre, Little Houlton from sports, to arts and crafts, cooking, woodwork, gardening and includes a free pack lunch. The session is for Children aged 5 to 11 years (parents must stay for under 8’s) 

See here for details 

Peel Park Sports Session, Salford 

Football classes

Head to the park for these drop in sessions for 8 to 14 year olds, where they can enjoy sports like cricket, volleyball, rounders and more. 

See here for details. 

Free Mini Protests Crafts, John Rylands Library

John Rylands Summer Free craft

Head to John Rylands Library in Manchester for a Mini Protest badge or banner making session during the summer holidays.Tell everyone is important to you by making your own badge or banner with your own slogan in a family friendly craft session. 

Check out the details here

 

Simply Cycling Sessions, Wythenshawe Park

simply cycling wythenshawe

Kids and adults of abilities can enjoy the chance to try out different bikes and ride around the tracks for just £2.50 per person. 

See here for details 

Washdays Wednesdays, Salford Museum 

SCL Washday Demonstrations salford

Watch demonstrations to show how families living at Lark Hill place would have done their washing. 

Check out the details here.

Free Summer Fun Day, Cheetham

free summer fun activities Manchester

Enjoy a free summer fun day for the whole family including sports such as American Football, Netball, Dodgeball, Football, Ultimate Frisbee and more. Plus there will be inflatbales, music, climbing wall, free giveaways and lots more. 

Check out the details here 

Simply Cycling Sessions,Boggart Hole Cough Athletics Track 

simply cycling manchester

Kids and adults of abilities can enjoy the chance to try out different bikes and ride around the tracks for just £2.50 per person. 

See here for details . 

Thursday 29th August 2019 Manchester Summer Holiday Free And Cheap Activities.

Free Crazy Golf, Walkden Town Centre

market salford

Enjoy FREE fun at Walkden Town Centre and a have a go at Crazy Golf.

See here for details. 

Play Streets, West Children’s Centre, Salford

Play Streets Little Hulton

Enjoy free activitiesin in West Children’s Centre, Little Houlton from sports, to arts and crafts, cooking, woodwork, gardening and includes a free pack lunch. The session is for Children aged 5 to 11 years (parents must stay for under 8’s) 

See here for details 

Young Contemporaries Makes, The Whitworth

teens free summer holiday manchester

11 to 16 year olds can enjoy creative workshops at The Whitworth over the summer. The sessions are free and are drop in. 

See here for details and times 

Free Open Days at Greater Manchester Police Museum

Greater Manchester Police Museum open days

This summer the Greater Manchester Police Museum are opening their doors on Tuesdays and Thursdays for some police fun and to learn about different police units. 

See here for times and details 

Gruffalo Fun, Swinton Library, Salford

gruffalo salford

Kids can enjoy interactive retellingof the Gruffalo and crafts for just £1.50. 

See here for times and details.

 

Lost Words Clay Activities, Manchester Museum

free summer events manchester museum

Enjoy family friendly clay ctivities inspired by the book The Lost Words by Robert Mcfarlane and illustrated by Jackie Morris. 

Check out the details here.

Simply Cycling Sessions,Boggart Hole Cough Athletics Track 

simply cycling manchester

Kids and adults of abilities can enjoy the chance to try out different bikes and ride around the tracks for just £2.50 per person. 

See here for details . 

Friday 30th August 2019 Manchester Summer Holiday Free And Cheap Activities

Summer Friendly Fridays, Manchester Museum 

manchester museum summer activities

Enjoy free summer fun at Manchester Museum for the family.

See here for details. 

Free Percy the Park Keeper Sessions, Peel Park, Salford

Percy Park keeper sessions salford

Enjoy free activities in the park including scavenger hunts, crafts and wildlife trails. 

See here for details and times

Play Streets, Bridgewater Youth Club, Salford

Play Streets Little Hulton

Enjoy free activitiesin in Bridgewater Youth Club, Little Houlton from sports, to arts and crafts, cooking, woodwork, gardening and includes a free pack lunch. The session is for Children aged 5 to 11 years (parents must stay for under 8’s) 

See here for details 

Simply Cycling Sessions, Longford Park, Stretford

simply cycling stretford

Kids and adults of abilities can enjoy the chance to try out different bikes and ride around the tracks for just £2.50 per person. 

Check out the details here. 

Lark Hill Sweet Shop, Salford Museum 

SCL Sweet Shop Salford

Head to Salford Museum to try out some sweet treats in return for a small donation to the museum . 

See here for details. 

Simply Cycling Sessions, Wythenshawe Park

simply cycling wythenshawe

Kids and adults of abilities can enjoy the chance to try out different bikes and ride around the tracks for just £2.50 per person. 

See here for details 

What have we missed? 

Know of an activity we have missed this week ? Email the details over to us at hello@familyonthego.co.uk

 


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